What are the schools like in Pace, MS?

School district data for Pace is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Pace?

The median household income in Pace, MS is $40,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Pace, MS?

Pace has an average high temperature of 51.3°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.9 inches.

Pace, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Pace, MS?

Pace has a violent crime rate of 323.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1743.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pace, MS a Good Place to Live?

Pace is a small town of 156 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $40,000 .

Strengths: Pace stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pace is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pace city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Pace metro area.

Metric	Pace, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pace's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

323.2 /100k

Property Crime

1743.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Pace, MS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pace sees average highs of 51.3°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 59.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pace, MS
Average High — January	51.3°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	59.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.9"

Demographics

Metric	Pace, MS	National Avg
Population	156	—
Median Age	58.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	14.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	79.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	5.8%	6.3%
Under 18	12.2%	22.2%
65 and over	34.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Symonds, MS 3 mi Beulah, MS 7 mi Skene, MS 7 mi Renova, MS 8 mi Cleveland, MS 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Pace

Pace, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38764

Pace vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pace, MS affordable or expensive?

Pace has a median home value of $75,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $40,000.

What is the crime rate in Pace, MS?

Pace's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1743.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pace?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Pace, MS a good place to live?

Pace, MS has a population of 156, a median household income of $40,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pace?

Pace averages 51.3°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.3 inches with about 1.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pace?

Pace, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38764.

What is the population of Pace?

The population of Pace, Mississippi is 156 with a median age of 58.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pace?

Key numbers for living in Pace: median home $75,000, median household income $40,000, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pace side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.